Newmark Grubb Knight Frank has hired Geoffrey M. Kasselman, SIOR, LEED AP, as an executive managing director in Chicago to lead the firm's national industrial practice. The 26-year industry veteran and co-founder of commercial real estate advisory firm Op2mize will enhance NGKF's industrial brokerage capabilities across North America and accelerate its expansion to meet evolving client needs. Since 2004, Mr. Kasselman served as president and CEO of Op2mize, where he provided comprehensive transaction and advisory services together with best practices in sustainability and technology.

Mr. Kasselman is currently a member of National Real Estate Investor's Sustainability Board of Advisors.